Instructor, Introduction to Engineering (Orlando)

Circuit Stream Online Programs • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Circuit Stream is hiring an engineering practitioner, educator, or advanced engineering student to teach teenagers ages 13–17 at the University of Central Florida. The instructor will deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum, using hands-on challenges, discussion, and project work to introduce engineering concepts and help students meet course learning objectives. Curriculum, lesson resources, and activities are provided; the instructor is responsible for making them engaging, accessible, and memorable.

The role is in person and runs on weekdays during the listed summer course dates: June 7–18, 2027, and June 21–July 2, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Required instructor training and onboarding take place when hired, with an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. A background check is required before working with youth learners.

The instructor will create an inclusive, positive, and safe classroom, facilitate participation, monitor understanding, provide feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team. The role also includes supervising students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction. Compensation is USD 1,500–1,650 per week.

Requirements

• Enjoy working with teenagers and be able to keep a group engaged, participating, and excited to learn.
• Have professional, academic, or substantial project experience in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM field.
• Have a completed or in-progress degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related STEM discipline.
• Have strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to make technical concepts clear and approachable for beginners.
• Be dependable and prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior and safety.
• Be available to teach on weekdays for all listed summer course dates.
• Complete a background check before working with youth learners.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Engineering curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
• Guide students through hands-on activities and projects and explain engineering concepts in beginner-friendly ways.
• Help ensure students meet the course learning objectives.
• Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, rules, and safety requirements.
• Monitor student understanding and provide helpful feedback and support.
• Communicate learner concerns or needs to the Circuit Stream team.
• Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction, maintaining engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
• Attend required instructor training and onboarding, including an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin.

Benefits

• Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
• Opportunity to connect with and learn from a community of instructors and educators.
• Opportunity to strengthen teaching and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
• Opportunity to introduce teenagers to engineering and help them explore future academic and career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed